The health and satisfaction within a relationship can ebb and flow. Life’s ups and downs can take a toll on any relationship. In a healthy relationship, both partners work together through effort and communication to keep the relationship alive and healthy. Using a few methods daily can help your relationship grow.
4 Simple Ways to Help Your Relationship Grow
Share the Good Things
Tell your partner the good things you see in him/her to help your relationship grow. Share what makes you happy when you see him/her, share what you appreciate about them.
One negative comment, whether true or undeserved, can undo dozens of kind words. So make sure you tell your partner all the ways you cherish them.
Apologize When You’re Wrong or Hurt Your Partner
The foundation of any healthy relationship is communication. And you can’t have healthy communication if you never own your mistakes. If your partner addresses a concern, take him/her seriously. If it bothered them, there is a reason for it.
If your actions or words hurt their feelings (no one is perfect – – it’s going to happen) then apologize in a meaningful way. You may not understand how it hurt their feelings, but you should accept that their feelings are valid and own your role in hurting them.
Truly Listen to Help Your Relationship Grow
Listening, truly listening, is an active skill that takes time for people to learn. But being a good listener will help any relationship grow. It’s more than just sitting quietly waiting for your turn to speak. It’s about hearing the meaning of the words from the view point of your partner.
When you hear your partner’s words and express your understanding, you will see the impact it has on him/her. With active listening, you can both move forward in your relationship and stop having the same fights over and over again.
Learn to Argue in a Healthy Way
There is a misconception that there aren’t arguments in healthy relationships. That just isn’t the case. In healthy relationships, couples knows how to communicate so they can solve conflicts as they arise.
Learning healthy ways to communicate and resolve conflicts will help your relationship grow.
Couples Therapy in Canonsburg, PA
All couples have fights and disagreements. When conflicts don’t get resolved, however, they can lead to contempt. If your relationship is struggling, there are ways to help. Couples therapy can help you learn to talk to each other to resolve conflicts instead of letting them grow.
If you’re feeling hurt or unsatisfied in your relationship, or if you have any questions or would like to get to know us a little better, please call (724) 503-6670 or email us at admin@inthenowcounseling.org.
